Episode 4 recap: Identity Exposed.
Mu Xuan Jue took Ling Zhi into the bed and gently untied her sash. Mu Xuan Jue leaned in closer to Ling Zhi, and Ling Zhi lowered her head. Mu Xuan Jue expressed that he would not be staying over tonight, as he had not yet learned how to compete for favors and had no way to establish a foothold in the harem.
Ling Zhi said that she did not want to compete for favors, as Mu Xuan Jue's affection would make her more dangerous. Mu Xuan Jue said that since she had chosen a different path, she should follow it well. The Fire Tribe wanted to revolt, but the Empress Dowager directly ordered them to be beheaded and their heads displayed at the city gate as a warning. Mu Xuan Jue quickly stood up, wanting to defend the Fire Tribe, as the previous emperor had also signed a contract with the foreign tribe. The Empress Dowager deliberately brought up how Mu Xuan Jue had killed many people in order to obtain the throne, and this time she could be seen as threatening Mu Xuan Jue.
As the atmosphere became very awkward, Ling Zhi deliberately approached with a cup of tea and directly spilled it on Mu Xuan Jue, using it as an excuse to make Mu Xuan Jue leave. The Empress Dowager was naturally very angry, and Ling Zhi willingly accepted punishment. The Empress Dowager directly had Ling Zhi dragged out to be whipped as punishment.
Seeing Ling Zhi being taken away, Mu Xuan Jue still felt concerned for her. Huan Fei received the report that the Emperor now had a new favorite, and was worried about her position and status being threatened. However, Huan Fei said that everything was under her control and they need not worry. Ling Zhi returned to her chambers injured, and Mu Xuan Jue brought medicine to treat her wounds himself.
Mu Xuan Jue said that Ling Zhi's actions today could have cost her her life, and Ling Zhi knew this but was still willing to pay the price. Ling Zhi knew that Mu Xuan Jue's current restraint was for the sake of future rebellion. Although Ling Zhi did not know what Mu Xuan Jue had been through, she said that she had never misjudged him. This was a phrase that Shuo Ye had also once said, and Mu Xuan Jue thought of her, as no one could replace Shuo Ye's place in his heart.
After applying the medicine, Mu Xuan Jue helped blow on her wounds. At this moment, an edict from the Empress Dowager arrived, stating that anyone from the Spirit Tribe spotted in the city was to be immediately executed. Due to her serious injuries, Ling Zhi found that her spiritual powers were leaking out. She noticed the scent of medicinal wine in the ointment, and realized she could not expose her Spirit Tribe identity at this time. Just as she was about to leave, Mu Xuan Jue entered and saw the scattered spiritual energy, realizing that Ling Zhi was indeed Shuo Ye.
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